Your one-day trip to Ayia Napa, Famagusta, Salamis, and Varosha (Ghost Town) can start from either Larnaca, Nicosia, or Limassol. Even if you’re staying in any of these cities, you can still take a day trip and explore all the must-see places on our list.

If you fancy following in the footsteps of Aphrodite, then head to her mythical birthplace, Paphos. This is the most famous destination for worshipping the Greek Goddess of Love. Today, thousands of visitors come to enjoy the beautiful beaches and gorges of Pafos (Paphos) and at the same time learn about the city's ancient history.

Located in Jukkasjärvi in northern Sweden, the Ice Hotel is the world’s most original ice hotel made entirely from snow and ice. The 5,500 square metre Icehotel Sweden is situated approximately 11 kilometres from Kiruna and has over 65 warm and cold rooms that are constructed annually using ice from the nearby river.

Want to go on an adventurous holiday this winter with lots of snow-related activities? Then consider visiting the picturesque Swedish Lapland, Kiruna. This popular travel destination was once a major iron mining town, where the indigenous Sami people settled more than 6,000 years ago. Today, the stunning town on the north of the Arctic Circle is an attractive winter destination for nature lovers, with its beautiful mountains, frozen lakes, and ancient forests.

With over a thousand years of history, the diverse and vibrant city of Budapest Hungary offers a wealth of UNESCO heritage sites that are sure to take your breath away. From the most beautiful Hungarian baths to top-rated Michelin restaurants Budapest has something to offer every visitor. This Central European capital city is an ideal destination for short weekend holidays and romantic getaways

Plovdiv, Bulgaria, is one of the oldest cities in Europe with its history dating back to around 6,000 B.C. This ancient city boasts Roman ruins and a stunning Old Town of timber-framed houses and cobbled streets. The city prospered after the fall of the Ottoman Empire as the wealthy Bulgarians started restoring the Orthodox churches and architectural buildings.

Discover the winter wonderland of Finland’s magical Lapland and let yourself go to sleep under the Northern Lights. There are some great experiences to be had on your Lapland holidays, such as riding on a reindeer pulled sleigh or spending an evening in a cosy igloo hotel during Lapland Christmas period or at any other time of the year. You can enjoy the most mesmerising holidays in Finland if you read the following guide on where to go and what to do in this beautiful country.